Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Blessings of The Goddess ❯ Chapter 1

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Pairing/Fandom: Hiei/Yukina - Yu Yu Hakusho

Theme: 1. Anonymity, or, "Taken by the Faceless Stranger"

Title: The Blessings of The Goddess

Author: Forbidden Interludes

Warnings: Incest, Lemon

Disclaimer: Yu Yu Hakusho belongs to Yoshihiro Togashi. I make no claims of ownership to this series, nor do I make any profit off of this fan fiction.

Authors Note: Any complaints as to the pairing will promptly be deleted so if you don't care for any of the above, please make use of your back button and find something more appropriate to read. This has the strong possibility of becoming a multi chaptered fic, much will depend on whether or not the readers wish for me to continue. Anonymous comments are adored as much as signed reviews provided they aren't flames. Flames will not be accepted. Let me know if you'd like to see more of this fic. Thank you.

Chapter One

Yukina shifted uncomfortably as the High Priestess examined her closely with a measuring look. The woman's hands were gentle as she tilted the ice maiden's head up so she could stare into her eyes. to Yukina it was almost as if her soul were being gaged by some standard that she could only guess at. Coming here had been a last ditch effort to find her long lost brother, it was the single largest gathering in the Makai but for very good reason. For one week a year a festival was held in honor of Ama-No Uzume, the Goddess of fertility. Maidens approached the temple to be looked over by the High Priestess to carry out the ritual and only the purest were chosen.

"You know what is required child?" The High Priestess kept her expression neutral, not wanting to influence the Koorime's decision one way or another. Those that participated had to do so willingly so as not to offend the Goddess. That one of the Ice Maiden's had come to pay homage to Ama-No Uzume was of a surprise though a welcome one, the race of the Koorime were considered to be particularly blessed. Confident crimson eyes stared back at her, causing the corner of her lips to turn upwards. "Very well then, if you are willing then so it shall be." Calmly she walked away from the girl to stand in the center of the room and proceeded to look up and down the line once again. "The choices have been made, those of you who have been chosen are to remain here until the festival concludes. The rest are free to leave now."

The sound of footsteps echoed off of the walls as over half of the maiden's left, leaving close to thirty women behind. The High Priestess smiled at the remaining girl's knowing that this festival would be a prosperous one. Calmly she waited until the room had gone quiet once more before addressing the group. "In two days time the ritual for honoring Ama-No Uzume will commence. Preparation's must be made of both the mind and body but fear not, we shall help you. It is natural that many of you may end up with child once the ceremony is over, it is to be expected and should you be blessed in such a fashion by the Goddess worry not, the cloister will care for you and your offspring until such a time as you decide to leave the temple. In the meantime, there are certain rules that must be adhered to though they are not difficult."

Yukina continued to listen as the High Priestess went on as to what they expected. A white gown of the finest silk would be provided to them on the initial evening, as well as a veil to conceal their identity. It was imperative that it be the Goddess who chose their partners, not allowing any bias to come into play based upon physical appearance. Once the male had been selected, she was to remain with him for the duration of the ceremony leaving his side only once the sun rose the next morning and the cycle would repeat itself until the festival was concluded. Though it had been a difficult decision to come to, Yukina knew that with a gathering of this size it was possible her brother might make an appearance. Would she know him on sight? Yukina wasn't certain but she refused to give up in her mission of finding him. If participating in a ceremony to honor the Gods would aid her in that quest then so be it.

Seeing that she had no objections thus far the High Priestess pulled a colorless stone on a silver chain out of her robes. This part was crucial to the ceremony, each woman would receive a stone and it was never to leave their body. "This is the Goshenite stone and it is a gift from the Goddess. Keep this with you at all times, for it is what will draw the partner that Ama-No Uzume has chosen to you and allow your aura and energies to blend. Some of you will notice that by the end of the festival the color of the stone will have changed. Should that be the case know that the Goddess has smiled on you and blessed you with a child." A page brought a silk lined basket that had a necklace for each girl present. Slowly the High Priestess walked down the line with the page at her side, placing a necklace around each woman's neck knowing that until the ceremony was over it could not be removed.

As the woman placed the stone around Yukina's neck, the Koorime brought her hand up to run her fingers over the stone. The weight was unfamiliar but not unwelcome, long ago she'd accepted the thought that she would bear a child. It was not something that she could prevent even if she wanted to. The offer to remain at the temple should she conceive was a generous one but Yukina had no doubts that once this was over she'd return to the Ningenkai unless she managed to find her brother. Slowly she let her hand drop, trying not to think too heavily on what was going to happen otherwise fear of the unknown would creep up on her once more. She could not allow that to happen this time.

Eventually the women were lead to the rooms they would occupy until the ceremony took place. Special quarters would be prepared for each of them once their partners were chosen but no one was permitted in those rooms once the High Priestess had placed her blessings upon them until the festival commenced. As the temple elder walked into the first room, she surveyed it critically before nodding her approval. The mattresses were draped in white furs and shrouds of white silk hung from the ceiling, surrounding the bed. The smell of incense filled the room though it was not overpowering and candles lined the walls which when lit would give the room a soft glow. Slowly the High Priestess stepped back into the doorway, blessing the room with a small prayer to Ama-No Uzume before shutting the door softly and proceeding to the next bedchamber.

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Hiei scowled at the temple and the demons who had begun to fill the courtyard. By no means had he wanted to come to this festival, it was only as a favor to Mukuro that he was doing so. Had it been anyone else making the request he'd have told them to go to hell but over the years a friendship had developed with the woman and when she'd come to him there was no way he could turn her down. As it was the apparition knew that he was the only one suited to this particular task except for maybe the fox and there was no way in hell the man would do this for the former Makai Lord. 'Children.' Hiei snorted at the thought, there were times he thought Mukuro had lost her mind but the woman seemed determined. Unfortunately for her it had come to light that the injuries she'd sustained made it difficult for her to conceive, despite how often her and her new lover went at it.

And so it came to pass that Hiei was standing in line for a festival he had no desire to be at, just so he could attempt to steal one of the artifacts that the temple held. In irritation Hiei shifted as another demon brushed by him without a glance, the two of them owed him for this one. Assuming he was able to pull it off in the first place which wasn't a given. A barrier had been placed around the temple itself, preventing anyone from entering who had not been deemed acceptable by the Goddess herself. "This is insane," Hiei muttered as he began to walk forward in determination. It was best to get this over with quickly, there was no sense standing around waiting. Either he'd get in or he wouldn't, it was as simple as that.

As he walked towards the doorway, Hiei could hear the chanting coming from the inner chamber though the barrier prevented him from seeing inside. Slowly he approached a tall woman dressed in elegant robes, knowing that she was in a position of importance. "What must I do to enter the temple?" His tone was brisk and as blunt as always. The thought of trying to force his way in was tempting but it would be done at the risk of angering the Goddess. His life had been hell already and that had been without purposefully provoking them. There was no telling just what would happen if he started killing people in an attempt to get in.

"Welcome, this must be your first time here if you are asking that question." The High Priestess looked the shorter demon over as a breeze stirred her gown. The power radiating off of his body was immense, he'd be an ideal choice based on power alone but that was up to the Goddess to decide. "Follow me and I shall explain the requirements." Gesturing with her hand, the woman lead him to the edge of the barrier which parted just enough for a small chamber to be revealed. In the middle there stood a large stone which glowed in the darkness. "This is made of Goshenite and through this it will be determined whether or not you will be permitted further into the temple. Each girl has a necklace from Goshenite and it is keyed to this one. Through it the Goddess makes her choice, selecting those she deems worthy to enter. Should you be selected, a connection will be established with the girl of her choice and you will be unable to resist the call." The man seemed to tense at this and she couldn't help but wonder if he'd go through with it. "Once you are inside no words are to be spoken, no names to be revealed. Should the girl chosen decide to reveal her identity it will not be until the first evening has passed. Understand this, once you enter you may not leave until the ceremony is over in one week's time. You will be expected to fulfill your duties and honor the Goddess accordingly."

Hiei sighed, he'd been expecting something like this so it didn't come as any great surprise. Was he prepared to do this? Staring at the glowing stone Hiei knew that he would. There would be no emotional attachments, no romantic involvements. In fact he'd be surprised if he ever saw the girl again after this assuming he got in. There was nothing to it, Mukuro would get what she wanted as soon as he was able to procure the artifact and he'd get to release some sexual tension that had been building since he'd last taken a lover. The only thing that made him reluctant was the fact that he knew the girl's chosen were virgins. His patience was limited at best and while he had no problems pleasuring a female he loathed the time it took to get the unexperienced ones over their fear. Looking back up at the woman who was waiting for a reaction, he sighed once more. "Your rules are acceptable, what do I do?"

The High Priestess nodded and gestured him closer. If the stone rejected him there would be no reversing the decision, he would have to accept whatever the Goddess decided. "Merely lay your hand upon the stone and focus your ki into it. If Ama-No Uzume finds you worthy she will bind your energy to one of the stones the girl wears. Once the barrier allows you to pass you will wait inside the inner chamber. The ceremony will not begin until each of the girl's has a partner, you may not approach your chosen woman yet. You will remain in the room until a page arrives to escort you to the girl's bedchamber's. You'll know which room to enter, the pull you'll experience will tell you."

Deciding to get it over with now, Hiei placed his hand upon the colorless stone and closed his eyes. A strange energy raced up to merge with his own as the apparition focused his ki into it but Hiei remained motionless, waiting to see if he would be accepted. A jolt surged through him causing the hybrid to gasp, jerking his hand back. For several long moments his fingers tingled leaving him to examine them to see if he'd been burned. The flesh remained unmarred as something stirred deep inside him, instinctively making the apparition turn to face the barrier. The light shimmered for a few moments before thinning slightly. It was then that Hiei felt the pulling sensation the Priestess had spoken of, urging him to go deeper into the temple.

"It seems you have been chosen young one. May the Goddess bless your joining. Enter, she waits for you within," the High Priestess smiled as she watched the apparition begin walking inside without even glancing back at her. Only one more male needed to be chosen and the ceremony could get under way. With purpose she strode back out into the night air, surveying those who had come to take their chances with the Gods.

---------------------------------------- Deep Within The Temple ----------------------------------------

Yukina stood quietly, surveying those who had been granted entrance into the temple though as of yet she had not felt anything like what she'd been told to expect. A soft sigh escaped her lips, causing the veil to flutter gently. It was strange to be dressed so elegantly she decided though she rather liked the feel of the silk against her skin. Great care had been taken with her appearance, making sure that nothing could be found lacking. Even her long hair had been pulled up into a high pony tail, leaving her neck bared. The silver chain glinted brightly in contrast with her pale skin to complete the effect. When Yukina had stared into the mirror earlier even without the veil it was hard to believe that it was her she was seeing.

It was then that she felt it, a strong tug on her soul that had Yukina looking towards the door in anticipation. He'd finally arrived and she was about to get her first glimpse of the only man that would ever possess her body. As her chosen lover came into view there was no mistaking just who he was and Yukina's eyes widened considerably. Their eyes locked and for several long moments Yukina held her breath, waiting to see if he would recognize her. Now there was no doubt in her mind that she'd remember not to speak, if the apparition realized that it was her there was no telling just how deep his condemnation would run. Slowly he approached and Yukina swallowed hard, what were the chances it would have been someone she knew?

Hiei stopped then, just shy of reaching the platform to study the woman he felt drawn towards. There was an air of familiarity about her that troubled him, making him consider Yukina. He eyed her carefully then, taking in every aspect of her appearance to make sure that somehow his sister hadn't made her way to the Makai for this ceremony. Doubts sprang into his mind, Yukina would have no reason to come to a place such as this. Still, the few things he could view of this demoness were uncanny though to be sure part of it could be blamed as a trick of the light. Shadows danced upon the woman's blue hair making it difficult to determine exactly what shade it was. The girl's height was also slightly off, Yukina was shorter than he was and this girl looked to be as tall as he was. Granted, she was also on a platform which put him at a disadvantage. The veil she wore hid all of her features, though her kind eyes seemed to peer straight into his soul making him shift uncomfortably though he wasn't sure if it was from her gaze or the way his body was stirring at the thought of taking her. There was no mistaking her soft curves that were only accentuated by the white gown she wore.

It was impossible for Yukina to tear her eyes away from the apparition gazing at her so intently and she barely recognized when the High Priestess entered the room once more. The prayer that signified the start of the ceremony whispered from her lips, lost in the sounds of the crowd speaking along with her. No further words were allowed to be spoken except from the woman conducting the ritual. A warm hand took her own and the Koorime found herself being led away towards the chamber that had been selected for her. Reluctantly she tore her gaze away from the apparition though she could feel him watching her as she walked away. Butterflies settled in her stomach as the page guided her through the shadows down the hallway.

The tension was thick in the air as she followed the other girl's though as she'd come to realize every one of them were looking forward to what was about to occur. Their enthusiasm at participating in such an event was contagious and even Yukina had started to look forward to the day. Now her doubts resurfaced once again, would he find her lacking? The interest the apparition had shown in her before now had always been slight. No, it was definitely for the best that she not reveal who she was. If for some reason she disappointed him there would be no way she could look Hiei in the face again if he knew it was her. Before long they arrived at the end of the hallway, a solid wooden door standing between her and the bedchamber. Slowly she pushed it open, her eyes scanning the insides. No sound was made as the Koorime went inside and began lighting the candles as she'd been instructed the day before. Only once she was finished did she take a seat upon the bed, tucking her legs beneath her while she ran her fingers through the thick white fur. The wait for Hiei was shorter than she'd expected, his boots striking the stone floor signaling his approach well in advance.

He stopped at the doorway and stood motionless as the girl on the bed stared at the fur she was petting as if it were the most interesting thing in the three realms. There was a definite air of nervousness around her but that was to be expected. While Hiei knew it was up to him to reassure her there was no way he was going to go out of his way to calm her. The woman had known exactly what she was getting herself into when she'd volunteered and she should have been prepared for what was to come. The door closed easily, a sense of finality overcoming them both as it did so. There was no going back now, they were both committed to honoring the Goddess for the rest of the festival. In the end they would both get what they wanted, he with the artifact and the girl with the sense of accomplishment for what she'd done if not something more. Whether a child resulted of this union the apparition cared not, the temple would ensure that it was well provided for.

Yukina watched him stop long enough to kick his boots off before once more he was coming towards her. So far there had been no recognition in the man's eyes which was a bit of relief. Surely if he had known the apparition would have said something by now without regards to the rules. The bed dipped slightly as he took a seat behind her, his hands going to her neck and caressing the bared skin gently. Every touch was purposeful, set to both reassure her and fan the flames of desire with each moment that passed. Warm breath could be felt on her skin as the apparition leaned closer, taking in the scent of her perfumed skin. Lips gently brushed the back of her neck and Yukina found herself enjoying his touch. Skillfully Hiei distracted her with teasing nips along the slender column of her throat as his hand worked on the long row of buttons going down the back of the gown.

Inch by inch the fabric parted revealing her smooth skin. Hiei knew she was enjoying the slight touches he was giving her by the way she trembled with each fleeting caress. Only once they were all unfastened did the apparition stand up and pull the woman away from the bed. Now that he was standing right in front of her the woman's actual height became apparent but he was no longer thinking about the similarities he had seen earlier. Slowly he moved behind her and began sliding the material down her shoulders. The soft whisper of silk hitting the floor and their breathing was the only sounds that filled the room as Hiei turned her to face him. A gentle nudge was all it took to get her on the bed once again though he wasn't long in following her.

The amount of experience that Hiei had was clear to Yukina as his hands went to the waistband of her panties, drawing them down her legs. Silently she waited to see what the apparition would do next as he stared at her nude body. It was difficult to resist covering up, knowing that before long he'd be doing far more than looking at her. When his hands skimmed over her thighs as if asking for her permission, the Koorime leaned back against the bed in an open invitation for Hiei to do what he wished. Yukina stared entranced as his hands pushed her legs apart exposing her sex to his view allowing the man to run his finger along the slick folds. The touch was unlike anything she'd felt before as he continued to explore and as he brushed up against her hidden jewel Yukina was forced to bite her lip to stifle the moan that tried to break free.

Without removing his hand Hiei moved to lay beside her, knowing that while she was aroused if he were to take her now it would be more painful than necessary and neither one of them were likely to get much enjoyment from it. With the veil covering her face it was impossible to kiss her though it wasn't that great of a hindrance to him. There were plenty of other places that he could occupy his mouth with and the apparition wasted no time in finding one, swirling his tongue around a hard nipple. The thick moisture that coated his fingers told him that it wouldn't be long before she was ready for him, already his body was tense with the anticipation of being buried deep inside her. Questing fingers slid down seeking out the proof of her virginity, carefully sliding past the thin membrane. The feel of her walls clenching at his fingers made his cock twitch and strain against the front of his pants but still he stroked at her walls, bringing her a pleasure she'd never experienced before.

Yukina panted as his fingers were forced deeper within her body, needing to cry out but fearing his reaction. An unknown feeling stirred deep within her that forced her to push against those fingers in an effort to prolong the sensation. A knowing smirk crossed the apparition's face as she trembled on the brink of release. When his thumb found the small bundle of nerves and began rubbing it vigorously the tension snapped and Yukina gave herself over to the pleasure he was offering. Only once it had subsided did he move away from him though the Koorime had no doubt that he'd be rejoining her. Hungry eyes stared at his leaned form, a yearning for something indescribable building once more as his cloak was tossed to the side. The pants were removed next leaving him to stand before her nude, allowing her a few minutes to gaze over his body before he made a move towards her.

Instinctively her legs spread to allow the apparition to cover her, his lean form easily fitting against her own. Something hard nudged against her aching core, the feeling of smooth skin brushing against her damp folds causing her to move seductively against him. Abruptly Hiei pulled back, settling on his knees before gripping her by the waist and pulling her towards him until her backside rested against his toned thighs. One hand gripped the base of his cock, brushing it against her folds and coating the tip with her essence before slowly pushing forward. Yukina's breath caught as her hymen tore, the sharp stab of pain making her wince yet still the apparition didn't stop his advance until he was completely buried within her. The hands which held her hip tightened rhythmically as if he were fighting for control over his own body.

Though it was painful the stinging sensation quickly disappeared as Yukina stared into his eyes. An undeniable urgency lurked there just waiting to be unleashed and for a moment she wondered if remaining still was causing him pain. It was then that he began to move, slowly pulling his length from her aching passage until just the tip remained before it was thrust back in with one smooth stroke. A groan escaped his chest as he closed his eyes, savoring the feel of her body wrapped around his. Yukina had always been in awe of the apparition's sheer intensity though in this instance she felt as if it would consume her. Once more he was retreating only to return with more force, his grip on her hips tightening to keep her from moving away from him. As he hit a sensitive spot deep within her body Yukina began to shift in his lap trying to get the thick shaft to hit it once more which snapped the apparition's control. A tensing of his muscles was all the warning she got as he slammed deep within her tight passage giving her no rest in between thrusts.

The girl was unbelievably tight on his cock as he continued to abuse her passage though she uttered no complaints. If nothing else she seemed to enjoy his efforts, panting beneath him, her breasts heaving with every breath she took. Surging forward Hiei covered her body with his own, yanking on of her legs up over his shoulder which allowed him to drive deeper into her. Slender arms wrapped around his shoulders, attempting to pull him closer as he moved above her. Nails scored the apparition's back as he pushed her towards another climax, the scent of blood filling the air. It only provoked him to ride her harder, the sounds of their flesh meeting violently filling the room. Still he couldn't seem to get enough of her. His groin ached with the desire to release but he dared not give in, not yet. Roughly he pulled out of her willing body and forced her over onto her stomach. Calloused hands yanked her ass up into the air though she made no objections.

It was so tempting having her backside displayed so deliciously in front of him and for a moment he contemplated burying his cock into that unused passage. However preparing her would take far too much time and Hiei knew he wouldn't last that long. His cock sank easily into the slippery heat that he'd been enjoying only moments before as his thumb brushed against that tiny pucker causing her to tense. Still, he didn't stop his ministrations, too entranced by the look and feel of his cock disappearing into her body. Maybe later when his control wasn't a fleeting thing of the past would he introduce her to a new kind of pleasure, for now he was quite happy with the way she was now moving against him.

Even though the touch had been unexpected Yukina quickly grew accustomed to the feel of what Hiei was doing with his fingers. Roughly she pushed back against him, meeting each thrust enthusiastically in an effort to reach the peak she'd been so near only moments before. For a moment the hand disappeared but it was back moments later, this time the fingers slick with saliva as he pressed against it once again. Yukina moaned low in her throat, closing her eyes as the tip of a finger slid into the untried passage before withdrawing again. She wanted to scream for him to stop teasing her, to allow her to go over the edge but at the same time she was enjoying every torturous moment. Why had she been so afraid of this before? Could she do without it once this week was over? They were thoughts that deteriorated rapidly as the digit pressed into her once more, this time deeper than before.

By the Gods she was one of the more receptive females he'd ever encountered and Hiei was loving every moment of it. Just as he became to pull his hand away once more she'd reached behind her, capturing his wrist in her hand and prevented him from withdrawing. As she shoved backwards against his straining cock she tugged on his hand, sending the finger even deeper into the untried hole. He barely heard her cry out in pleasure, her release finally crashing over her as he found his own. The girl's walls tightened around him almost painfully as he drove into her even more ruthlessly, his climax becoming unstoppable. Only once it was over and his cock slid free from her body did he pull away from the woman who rolled over onto her back breathing heavily. Their combined essences dripped from her core, staining the white furs beneath her a light pink, proof of her virginity on this night. After several long moments Hiei laid beside her, resting his head in his hand while he traced his fingers over her soft body. It wouldn't be long before his need was unbearable once more and he'd take her again. Perhaps it was a good thing they had a week together, after that last perforce he could think of several things he wished to try and it would take far longer than one night to accomplish it in.

---------------------------- The Next Morning -------------------------------------

The High Priestess rapped lightly on the door announcing her arrival before she opened the door. As she'd expected the apparition was wide awake and staring at her impassively as if he'd known she was coming. The chances that he had were indeed very good since he was already dressed and prepared to be led to the sleeping quarters that had been prepared for him. Yukina was awake as well, though it was obvious she hadn't gotten any sleep through the night. Snapping her fingers, the page who had been waiting outside the doorway appeared. "A room has been prepared for you. A bath has been drawn and breakfast has been provided. At dusk you will be summoned for the second night of the ceremony. Rest well."

Hiei gave the nude woman upon the bed one final look that promised he would return and they would resume their earlier activities before standing and following the page out. Exhaustion threatened to overwhelm him but it was a welcome one, it had been a very long time since he'd been so thoroughly satisfied by one partner. As he continued to walk down the hallway he wondered if before their time together was over if he should get her name. Even though there were no emotional attachments so long as they both continued to enjoy their encounters he couldn't see why it shouldn't continue. With that thought in mind he eagerly awaited for night to fall.